Viceroy Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of industry veteran Yoav Gery as chief development officer.
Gery was most recently President of Knotel, a hospitality-focused, flexible office company with operations in several US and European regions. Before joining Knotel, he was president of Selina, a global hospitality business with over 100 properties across five continents, and WeWork’s Head of International Real Estate, where he was in charge of expanding the WeWork brand into many international markets.
“We are excited to welcome Yoav to the Viceroy team,” said Richard Russo, principal and board member of both Viceroy and Highgate. “His extensive experience in the hospitality industry, paired with his entrepreneurial spirit, will be invaluable as we continue to grow the Viceroy brand globally. Under his leadership, we will focus on adding visible and impactful hotels that will cement Viceroy as one of the most noteworthy luxury brands in the industry.”
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